JOB SUMMARY: In collaboration with the Director of Infection Control and Prevention, the Infection Preventionist will assist with implementation of the hospital-wide infection control program. The Infection Preventionist responsibilities include but are not limited to: investigating healthcare-associated infections, serving as a subject matter expert; implementing interventions; providing feedback to staff; and participating in the Infection Control Committee. QUALIFIED CANDIDATE: Educational and Certification Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field.

• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology required.

  Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in hospital infection control.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determines the presence of a hospital associated infection based on clinical data

• Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations

• Communicate data to various committees across the organization as assigned

• Leads quality improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring HAI rates and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis

• Participates in hospital organized PI activities specific to infection reduction strategies.

• Implements task forces to address infection clusters to ensure rapid improvement.

• Supports infection control activities as it relates to other improvement strategies, ie immunization programs, hand hygiene, surgical care, pneumonia and sepsis reduction strategies, etc

• Writes, updates, reviews and revises the policies and practices in the Manual of Infection Control as needed. Is a resource to healthcare workers for policies and practice.

• Provides orientation of Infection Prevention program to new employees.

• Collaborates with the Occupational Health Department as it pertains to infectious disease prevention.

• Identifies educational needs for medical and hospital staff related to Infection Control and conducts departmental in-services as needed.

• Actively serves on hospital committees as appropriately assigned and assumes chairperson role when indicated.

• Coordinates trials of new equipment to minimize risk of infection.

• Reports cases of communicable disease to local and state public health departments.

• Advisor for hospital construction and renovation activities.

  Essential Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to implement and educate on evidence-based guidelines

• Conflict resolution

• Program and project management

• Leadership

• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Analytical

• Problem solving

• Collaboration

  Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.

  LGH offers competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

  Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.

  LGH offers competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.